Guide to Staff Benefits
Salary
Salaries are reviewed on an annual basis with reference to national local government pay awards and local market conditions.
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Pension Scheme
Eligible staff are automatically enrolled into the local government pension scheme from the day they start, although it is possible to opt out.
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Annual Leave
Generous annual leave entitlement which will increase dependent on your service and conditions of your post.
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Flexible Working
Flexible working patterns, including job-sharing, part-time working and home working, may be available depending on the needs of the service.
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Child Care Vouchers
You will be able to join the new government childcare scheme.
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Professional Fees
The Council will pay for professional subscriptions needed for the post or service.
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Season Ticket Loan
Interest-free loans are available for season tickets for train and bus travel.
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Bicyle Loan
Interest-free loans are available for the purchase of a bicycle for use for work purposes and/or travelling to and from work.
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Car Allowance and Mileage
Dependent on the role
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Health and Well-being
A range of provisions are offered to staff to improve health and well-being such as free flu jabs, free counselling and regular eye tests for VDU users.
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Sports and Social Club
All employees automatically become members of Spelthorne’s Sports and Social Club.
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Leisure Centres
Spelthorne staff are entitled to join the two multi-purpose Leisure Centres in the Borough at a reduced rate.
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Car Parking
Parking at the Council Offices, Knowle Green is free.
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